North Taunton, Massachusetts
Encyclopedia
North Taunton is an unofficial neighborhood in the city of Taunton, Massachusetts
. It is not a census
-designated area, but is considered by local residents as a municipally designated populated region of the city.
neighborhoods to the south, the towns of Raynham
to the east, Norton
to the west, and Easton
to the north.
is the only major route that cuts through the neighborhood in a northwest-south east direction. Bay Street is the main access road connecting the neighborhood to the Whittenton neighborhood and the rest of the city.
Wildlife Management Area is located the northern portions of North Taunton. Lake Sabbatia
is the largest body of water in the area and is the source of the Mill River which runs through the downtown region of Taunton. Near the Sabbatia Lake is the Watson Pond State Park
Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area. The city is located south of Boston, east of Providence, north of Fall River and west of Plymouth. The City of Taunton is situated on the Taunton River...
. It is not a census
United States Census
The United States Census is a decennial census mandated by the United States Constitution. The population is enumerated every 10 years and the results are used to allocate Congressional seats , electoral votes, and government program funding. The United States Census Bureau The United States Census...
-designated area, but is considered by local residents as a municipally designated populated region of the city.
Location
North Taunton is located in the northern portion of the city and is bordered by the Whittenton, Whittenton Junction, and OaklandOakland, Massachusetts
Oakland is one of five primary historic neighborhoods of the city of Taunton, Massachusetts. Although these neighborhoods are not census-designated areas, they are municipally designated populated regions of the city.-Location:...
neighborhoods to the south, the towns of Raynham
Raynham, Massachusetts
Raynham is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,739 at the 2000 census. It has one village, Raynham Center.-History:...
to the east, Norton
Norton, Massachusetts
Norton is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, and contains the village of Norton Center. The population was 18,036 at the 2000 census...
to the west, and Easton
Easton, Massachusetts
Easton is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 23,112 at the 2010 census.Easton is governed by an elected committee of selectmen and a town administrator.- History :...
to the north.
Transportation
Interstate 495Interstate 495 (Massachusetts)
Interstate 495 is the designation of an Interstate Highway half-beltway in Massachusetts. It was the longest auxiliary Interstate Highway of its kind—measuring 120.74 miles —until 1996, when the PA Route 9 section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike was redesignated as Interstate 476, making it about ...
is the only major route that cuts through the neighborhood in a northwest-south east direction. Bay Street is the main access road connecting the neighborhood to the Whittenton neighborhood and the rest of the city.
Geography
A large portion of the Hockomock SwampHockomock Swamp
The Hockomock Swamp is a vast wetland encompassing much of the northern part of southeastern Massachusetts. This land is considered the second largest wetland in the state...
Wildlife Management Area is located the northern portions of North Taunton. Lake Sabbatia
Lake Sabbatia
Lake Sabbatia is a freshwater lake in Taunton, Massachusetts, near Watson Pond State Park. The lake is where Mill River begins and the Snake River ends. It is the largest lake in the city of Taunton and the most popularly used. There are several coves and an island within the lake. Parts of its...
is the largest body of water in the area and is the source of the Mill River which runs through the downtown region of Taunton. Near the Sabbatia Lake is the Watson Pond State Park
Watson Pond State Park
Watson Pond State Park is a small state park in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA. It comprises Watson Pond, an unofficially-designated dirt beach area, a parking lot off Bay Street, restroom facilities and a picnic area....